Agenda item

That the report be noted.

The Service Lead Governance introduced a report that reminded Cabinet of the provisions relating to councillors ceasing to be Members of the Council for failure to attend any meetings during a six-month period.

A number of meetings had been cancelled since March due to Covid-19 restrictions and whilst regulations had been introduced to permit virtual meetings, Members were reminded that the six month rule for attendance remained.  It was also highlighted that the regulations meant that no elections or by-elections could be held until May 2021.  A similar report had been noted by Council at the Annual Meeting held on 21^st May 2020 to ensure all Members were aware of the position.

Lead Members noted the report, however they commented that councillors attendance at meetings was very good and that Members had remained very active during this period in fulfilling their role as councillors within the Council and wider community.  The programme of meetings had restarted and Members would continue to attend by remote access until restrictions were relaxed.

Resolved –  That the report be noted.